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	<h2 style="color:#D71A5E; padding-left:15px;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">General</h4>

			<h5>What is Early Childhood Conference 2013?</h5>
			<p>Early Childhood Conference 2013 is an event organised by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). This event will bring together early childhood professionals and various practitioners in the early childhood community, to reflect, re-think and revisit curriculum, pedagogical and professional development practices.</p>
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			<h5>What is the theme of this year's conference?</h5>
			<p>The theme for this year's Early Childhood Conference is "Coming Together: Excellence & Partnerships in Early Childhood Development".<p>
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			<h5>When and where will Early Childhood Conference be held?</h5>
			<p>It will be held on 20th and 21st November 2013, from 8 am to 6 pm at Hall 1 and MAX Atria @ Singapore EXPO.<p>
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			<h5>Who is the organizer of Early Childhood Conference?</h5>
			<p>The Early Childhood Conference 2013 is organized by the Early Childhood Development Agency.<p>
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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">Programme</h4>
			
			<h5>What are some of the programme highlights of Early Childhood Conference?</h5>
			<p>Some of the programme highlights include the 2 keynote addresses by international speakers, recognition of this year's ECDA Awards winners, 72 concurrent workshop sessions, 50 exhibition booths and fringe activities. There will also be learning journeys to various agencies on 18 and 19 Nov.  Please click here to view the conference programme.</p>

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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">Concurrent Sessions</h4>
			
			<h5>Where can I find out more information about concurrent sessions and speakers?</h5>
			<p>You can visit the official website <a href="http://www.roxwell.com.sg/ECDA-ECC2013">www.roxwell.com.sg/ECDA-ECC2013</a> <hyperlink to the concurrent sessions page> for information on the 72 concurrent sessions and speaker's profiles.</p>
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			<h5>How will the concurrent sessions be allocated and when will I be informed of my allotted sessions?</h5>
			<p>Slots for the concurrent sessions are allocated based on the participants' choice and on a first-come-first-served basis. Participants will be asked to indicate their choices during registration and will be informed of their allotted sessions upon confirmation of registration through email.</p>
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			<h5>How will I know where to go for my concurrent sessions?</h5>
			<p>There will be signages at the conference venue to direct you to the designated rooms for the concurrent sessions. Ushers will also be on-site to provide you with any assistance if required.</p>

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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">Registration</h4>
			
			<h5>Who can attend Early Childhood Conference 2013?</h5>
			<p>Early Childhood Conference 2013 is open to all early childhood professionals from the pre-school sector.</p>
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			<h5>What is the registration fee for Early Childhood Conference 2013?</h5>
			<p>The registration fee is $150 per person.</p> 
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			<h5>How can I register for Early Childhood Conference 2013?</h5>
			<p><a href ="register.rw" target="_blank">Please click here to register and make payment online.</a></p>
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			<h5>When is the deadline for registration?</h5>
			<p>Registration is open from now until 15th November 2013, Friday. However, seats are limited so do register early to avoid disappointment. <a href ="register.rw" target="_blank">Please click here to register.</a></p>
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			<h5>Can I register via the telephone?</h5>
			<p>No, registration is only available online. <a href ="register.rw" target="_blank">Please click here to register.</a></p>
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			<h5>Can I register and pay for only one day of the conference?</h5>
			<p>No. As we would like every participant to have a complete experience of the ECDA Early Childhood Conference 2013, all registrations have to be made for the full 2 day conference. There is wide variety of concurrent sessions which you may choose to participate.</p> 
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			<h5>How do I know if my registration was successful?</h5>
			<p>Once payment has been successfully made, a confirmation letter will be sent to the email address provided by you during the registration. If you do not receive the confirmation email upon successful payment, please check your email account's spam folder.</p> 
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			<h5>I didn't receive an acknowledgement slip/confirmation email. What do I do?</h5>
			<p>Your registration may not have been processed. Please call 6438 4935 or email ecc2013@roxwell.com.sg to check if your registration has been processed.</p>
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			<h5>Why does the Organiser require our personal details such as mobile number and email address?</h5>
			<p>A valid personal email address is required to send the confirmation email to participants. Mobile numbers are required for participants to receive SMS notifications about the event.</p>
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			<h5>If I have registered for the Conference but am unable to attend, will I be able to obtain a refund? Alternatively, can I transfer the registration to a friend/colleague to take my place?</h5>
			<p>There will be no refunds once registration is confirmed. However, if advance notice is given (at least 1 week prior to the event) via email to ecc2013@roxwell.com.sg, you will be allowed to provide a replacement. Please note that your replacement will still be required to bring his/her identity card together with the confirmation letter as proof of registration.</p>
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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">Payment</h4>
			
			<h5>What forms of payment are accepted?</h5>
			<p>Payment can be made via credit cards (VISA and Master Card) or PayPal. Cash payment is not accepted.</p>
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			<h5>Can I combine payment for more than one participant?</h5>
			<p>Yes. You may register and pay for up to 20 participants per transaction.</p>
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			<h5>Can I make cash payment on-site instead?</h5>
			<p>No. Payment must be made in full before registration can be processed. Seats will not be reserved if payment is not received during the registration window.</p>

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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">Notes/Videos/Photos</h4>
			
			<h5>Will copies of the presentation slides be made available for participants?</h5>
			<p>Yes! Presentation slides used during the conference (including all concurrent sessions) will be made available. It will be uploaded onto the ECDA's website, <a href="http://www.ecda.gov.sg">www.ecda.gov.sg</a> after the conference.</p>
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			<h5>Will photographs of the event be made available?</h5>
			<p>Yes! Please visit the ECDA's website <a href="http://www.ecda.gov.sg">www.ecda.gov.sg</a> after the event to view the photographs.</p>
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			<h5>Am I allowed to record the conference?</h5>
			<p>No, recording is strictly prohibited. Presentation slides used during the conference will be uploaded on the website after the conference.</p>

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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">Meals</h4>
			
			<h5>Will meals be provided during the Seminar?</h5>
			<p>Yes! Lunch and 2 coffee break sessions will be catered for all confirmed delegates.</p>
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			<h5>I have a special dietary requirement. Will there be provision for my meals?</h5>
			<p>All food provided by the venue will be halal-certified. You will be required to indicate your dietary preference in the registration form at the point of online registration. Vegetarian meals in bento set will be provided based on this indication.</p>

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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">Dress Code</h4>
			
			<h5>What is the dress code for the seminar?</h5>
			<p>The dress code is smart casual. Come in comfortable and appropriate clothes</p>

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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">Getting There l Parking</h4>
			
			<h5>How do I get to MAX Atria @ Singapore EXPO?</h5>
			
			<p><u><b>MRT</b></u>
			<br>Singapore EXPO is served by its own station, Expo MRT station. To get to Singapore EXPO from Changi Airport, take the east bound train. It is just one stop from Changi Airport MRT and the journey lasts only 4 minutes. Average frequency from Changi Airport station is 12 minutes.
			<br><br>If you are coming from other parts of Singapore, transfer trains at Tanah Merah MRT station (on the East West line) where the train will take you to Expo MRT in 3 minutes.
			<br><br>The station is behind Hall 6.</p>

			<p><u><b>Bus</b></u>
			<br>There are 3 bus stops from which you can alight to get to Singapore EXPO:
			<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Beside Carpark G on Upper Changi Road East
			<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; Bus route numbers 12, 24 and 38
			<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Outside Hall 1 on Upper Changi Road East
			<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; Bus route numbres 12, 24 and 38
			<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Beside Carpark J on Xilin Avenue
			<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; Bus number 35</li></p>
			
			<p><u><b>Access Routes to Singapore EXPO by Road / By Car</b></u>
			<br>Three major expressways link Singapore EXPO to the rest of Singapore. They are:
			<li style="margin-left: 15px;">East Coast Parkway (ECP)</li>
			<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Pan Island Expressway (PIE)</li>
			<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Tampines Expressway (TPE)</li>
			<br>There are 2,200 car park lots dedicated solely to visitors at the centre.</p>

			<h5>What time should I reach?</h5>
			<p>Registration is from 7.45 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to come early to avoid the crowd. All participants are to be seated by 8.30 a.m.</p>

			<h5>Will there be any complimentary parking provided?</h5>
			<p>No. All parking charges are to be borne by the participant. You may choose to carpool to save on parking charges, or take public transport. The parking rate is $2.80 for the first two hours, and $1.30 per &#189; hour or part thereof.</p>

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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">Exhibition Booths</h4>
			
			<h5>What type of exhibition booths will be at the Conference?</h5>
			<p>There will be booths set up by government agencies, community partners, winners of ECDA Awards and commercial vendors. There will also be an ECDA booth at the conference, providing the latest update on ECDA's initiative to enhance the quality of early childhood care and education.</p>
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			<h5>When can I visit the exhibition booths?</h5>
			<p>The exhibition booths will be open on both days of the conference for the whole day. Participants are invited to visit the exhibition booths after registration and prior to the conference, during coffee breaks and lunch.</p>

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			<h4 style="color:#D71A5E;">Contact Us</h4>
			
			<p>For further enquiries, please call the hotline at 6438 4935. Alternatively, you may email your queries to ecc2013@roxwell.com.sg and the registration officer will get back to you within 3 working days.</p>

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